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Ingredients 750mldry red wine,(1 bottle) 1cupcranberry juice ⅓cupbrandy,optional 1orange,sliced into rounds 8whole cloves 2cinnamon sticks 2star anise fresh ginger,2-inch knob, halved lengthwise 6tbspsweetener,(maple syrup, sugar, or honey), to taste orange slices fresh cranberries cinnamon sticks fresh rosemary Preparation Add the wine, cranberry juice, brandy, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, and 2 tablespoons of sweetener to a large saucepan. Stir briefly to combine. Cook the mulled wine on medium-high heat until it just barely reaches a simmer....

Ingredients 12ozfresh cranberries 1cupwhite sugar 6ozred Jell-O® mix 8ozpineapplecrushed, drained ¾cuporange juice 1applewith peel, grated 1cuppecanschopped 1cupwhipping cream 8ozcream cheesesoftened Preparation Process cranberries in a blender or food processor; pour sugar over cranberries and stir to dissolve. Bring ¾ cup of water to a boil. Stir in gelatin and let cool. Stir cooled gelatin into cranberries, and add pineapple, orange juice, apple, and pecans. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight....

Ingredients 1large egg 2tbsplemon juice,or juice of ½ a lemon 2tspgarlic,minced ½tbspfresh parsley,chopped ½tspsalt,to season ½tsppepper,to season ½cupbreadcrumbs ⅓cupfresh grated Parmesan cheese 4chicken breasts,or thighs, skinless, boneless 1lbbaby potatoes,8 to 10 pieces, quartered ½cupbutter,melted 2tspgarlic,minced salt,to taste 1lbgreen beans,cut into thirds Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking tray or sheet with cooking oil spray, or a light coating of oil. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 1½tspbaking soda 1tspkosher salt 1cupold-fashioned oats 1½sticksunsalted butter,softened 1cuplight brown sugar 1tspvanilla extract 1large egg 1cupchocolate chips 1½cupsall purpose flour ¼cupcocoa powder 1½tspbaking soda 1tspkosher salt 1stickunsalted butter 1cupcreamy peanut butter 1cuplight brown sugar 1tspvanilla extract 1largeegg Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets, or as many as you have, with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients Flatout Artisan Thin Pizza Crust ½cupmozzarella cheese,fat-free red peppers,chopped green peppers,chopped yellow peppers,chopped ½cupturkey sausage 2eggs salt and pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the Flatout on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Sprinkle on the cheese, peppers and turkey sausage. Crack 2 eggs and place on top, without the breaking yoke. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the egg whites are set....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1largeegg 1largeegg white 1cuppowdered peanut butter ½cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspBaking Soda ¼tspkosher salt ½cupwater,+1 tbsp ½cupraw honey 1tspvanilla ¾cupmilk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a nonstick 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Beat the egg and egg white in a small bowl with a whisk. In a large bowl combine the powdered peanut butter, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and mix well with a spatula....

Ingredients 2mediumred onions,peeled 1½lbsasparagus,(about 24 medium stalks), ends trimmed 4tbspextra virgin olive oil kosher salt freshly ground black pepper ½tspsugar 1tbspbalsamic vinegar Preparation Preheat the grill to high. Cut onions in half from root to tip, then cut the halves into ½-inch slices. Pull the slices apart and place them into a disposable grill pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Place the spears in a baking dish and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1mediumpizza crust,unbaked, homemade, or store-bought 2tbspolive oil 3heirloom tomatoes,thinly sliced ⅓cupgoat cheese,crumbled 1cupbaby arugula,fresh, to garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lay the pizza crust out on a floured surface. Brush the top of the crust with olive oil. Then layer on the sliced tomatoes and goat cheese. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes (or according to package instructions, if storebought) until crust is slightly golden and the cheese has just slightly begun to brown around the edges....

Ingredients 1cupwater,boiling 1sprigfresh lemon verbena,about 10 leaves 1sprigfresh mint,about 15 leaves 1tsphoney,or to taste Preparation Pour boiling water over verbena and mint sprigs; steep for 3 to 4 minutes until desired flavor is reached. Stir in honey. Serve warm and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 5lbsRusset potatoespreferably organic 3tspsaltdivided 6ozcream cheese(¾ of one brick) 8ozsour cream 2tbspunsalted butter ¾tsponion powder finely sliced fresh chivesor other optional garnishes ( butter, mild paprika, freshly ground black pepper) Preparation Prepare potatoes by either scrubbing them clean and leaving them unpeeled or rinsing and peeling them. Cut the potatoes into even chunks that are about 2 inches in size. Place the potato chunks in a large Dutch oven or soup pot....

Ingredients 3.4ozinstant chocolate pudding 8ozblock of cream cheese 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspsalt ¼cuppowdered sugar 1cupmini chocolate chips ½cupcocoa powder Preparation Mix the chocolate pudding, cream cheese, vanilla, salt, powdered sugar and mini chocolate chips in a large bowl. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes. Form into 1-inch balls then dip in a small bowl of cocoa powder until coated. Related Video

Ingredients ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 1onion 1carrot 4ozpancetta,thinly sliced 1bunchbasil 1lblamb shoulder,boneless salt freshly ground black pepper 1cupdry white wine 1½cupsbasic tomato sauce 1¼lbsegg less pasta dough semolina,or cornmeal, for dusting 2tbspsalt Preparation In a 10- to 12-inch deep sauté pan, heat the olive oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion, carrot, pancetta, and basil, reduce the heat to medium-high, and cook until the pancetta has rendered its fat....

Ingredients 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving 3½ tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for sprinkling 2 tsp granulated sugar 1 cup warm water, (110 - 115 degrees F) 2¼ tsp active dry yeast, (¼ oz packet) 1 tsp fine salt 2½ cups all-purpose flour, (up to 3 cups), plus more for dusting Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar in a bowl....

Ingredients 2½cupsstrawberries,hulled and quartered ¾cuprhubarb,cut into ½-inch pieces 1medium ripe banana,sliced thin 1tbspcornstarch ⅓cuphoney 1cupuncooked quick oats,use GF oats if gluten-free ⅓cupslivered almonds ½tspbaking powder ½tspcinnamon pinchsalt 1tbsphoney ¾cupfat free milk,or any milk you desire 1egg,large 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch ceramic baking dish with cooking spray; place banana slices on the bottom of the baking dish and set aside. Combine the strawberries and rhubarb in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1cupwater,or original/unsweetened almond milk 1small banana,(or ½ of a large one) 2clementines,(or 1 orange, peeled) 2cupsripe mango,(1 medium) peeled 1¼cupsfrozen pineapple chunks 1tbspflax seeds Preparation Put everything in the blender in the order that it’s listed and blend until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 1pkgred Jello 1pkgblue Jello 1pkgunflavoured Gelatin 1cansweetened condensed milk 1cupvodka,optional, if making *Vodka Jello Whipped cream and silver balls,for decorating, if desired Preparation Place red Jello in a jug and add 1 cup of boiled water. Stir until crystals are dissolved. Add ¾ cups of cold water. Divide between cups. Refrigerate for 1 hour until mostly set. Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over ¼ cup of cold water, let stand for 1 minute....

Ingredients 24 oz water, warm 2 tsp kosher salt 20 oz masarepa 1 oz unsalted butter 18 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided Preparation In a bowl, combine water and salt. Slowly add the masarepa, and begin mixing and kneading the dough until all of the masarepa is incorporated. Let the mixture sit for 3 minutes or until the dough is hydrated. Once the dough has rested, add the butter and cheese....

Ingredients 2oztequila 8ozpineapple juice 1handful ice 4ozblue sports drink,Gatorade or Powerade Preparation Pour the tequila and pineapple juice into a glass, then stir to combine. Add ice. Hold a spoon over the mouth of the cup, and gently pour the sports drink onto the spoon, letting it overflow into the glass. This keeps the 2 drinks from sloshing together, creating the layered effect. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 3 lb butternut squash 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, sliced very thinly 2 ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated 3 garlic cloves, minced 14 ½ oz chicken broth 2 ½ cup 2% milk, or skim milk ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp cayenne 1 tsp butter 1 pinch allspice ¼ cup sour cream, regular or light Preparation Cut the stem off the squash; then cut it lengthwise in half....

Ingredients ¼cupcanola oil 1largeonion 2largegarlic cloves 2tbspfresh ginger,minced 2hot chilis with seeds 2tbspMadras curry powder 1½tspturmeric 5cupslow-sodium chicken broth ½cupcoconut milk salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste 2lbsyukon gold potatoes 1lbcauliflower 2yellow squash 1½lbsskinless, boneless chicken breasts rice lemon Wedges Preparation In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and chilis and cook over moderate heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened....